Here is a a link to the newest Cost vs Value table for remodeling projects for the Seattle area from Remodeling Magazine. For those of you from other regions of the country, the magazine’s current home page should lead you to the table for your neighborhood.
Even though it shows that the percentage of return from almost all projects has gone down this year, that should only be a small factor when deciding on a remodeling project. Your current needs and long-term plans should be the primary driving forces when deciding to remodel your home.